Lentil Recipes

Lentils are quick-cooking, tasty and loaded with protein and fiber. Keep our recipes with lentils in your back pocket for when you need a quick meal!

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    Spicy Veggie & Lentil Soup

    I enjoy this recipe because it’s meatless, inexpensive and simply delicious! You can substitute any vegetables you like—it’s all a matter of preference. Serve warm pita bread on the side. —Geraldine Hennessey, Glendale, New York

    Lentil Stew

    This hearty stew is a favorite with our family, along with a basket of homemade breadsticks. Since lentils don't require...


    Vegetable Lentil Stew

    This delicious stew is nothing but good for you! The chunky mixture, seasoned with chili powder and cumin, is chock-full...


    Lentil, Bacon and Bean Soup

    This quick soup feels extra cozy with lots of lentils and a touch of smoky, bacony goodness. You might want...


    Creamy Lentils with Kale Artichoke Saute

    I've been trying to eat more meatless meals, so I experimented with this hearty saute and served it over brown...

    Mimi’s Lentil Medley

    I made this one summer evening by putting together what I had on hand. My husband gave it his top...


    East Coast Shrimp and Lentil Bowls

    If you have frozen shrimp, a few seasoning ingredients, bagged spinach and lentils on hand, you can make this dish...


    Spicy Lentil & Chickpea Stew

    This recipe came to me from a friend who had worked at a health food store. I changed a few...


    Coconut Lentils with Rice

    Years ago I made this recipe for my kids, and they loved it. One of my daughter's friends would always...


    Homemade Lentil Barley Stew

    Green chiles and fresh ginger add zip to this thick meatless stew. It can be served as is or with...


    Curried Lentil Soup

    Curry gives a different taste sensation to this chili-like soup. It’s delicious with a dollop of sour cream. My family...


    Lentil Loaf

    You will never miss the meat in this vegetarian lentil loaf. Sauteed vegetables, savory lentils and mushrooms, and melty mozzarella...


    Italian Herb-Lentil Patties with Mozzarella

    My family has requested this meatless recipe over and over again. It is simple to prepare and even meat lovers...

    Squash and Lentil Lamb Stew

    My family lived in New Zealand many years ago. Every Sunday my mother made a lamb stew—it was Dad's favorite!...


    Sausage & Kale Lentil Stew

    I made a pot of this awesome soup when visiting my sister and her family. Now, I'll bring it along...


    Slow-Cooked Lentil Stew

    This vegetarian stew is perfect when you want to take a break from meat. Adding the cream at the end...


    Hearty Lentil Spaghetti

    “You won't miss any meat in this spaghetti sauce,” writes Marie Bender of Henderson, Nevada. Packed full of lentils and...


    Lentil Bread

    Lentils pack a little extra protein and fiber to this fragrant and flavorful brad shared by Mike Buescher from Ft....


    Lentil White Bean Pilaf

    Vegetarians will be happy to see this hearty meatless grain pilaf on the holiday buffet table. I like to make...


    Sausage Bean Stew

    Meet the Cook: One of the reasons I like quick dinners like this is our two sons, who are 7...


    Lentil Burritos

    I'm constantly trying to incorporate healthy but tasty meals into our menu. Kids and adults alike love these mildly spiced...


    Tomato-Garlic Lentil Bowls

    An Ethiopian recipe inspired this feel-good dinner that's tangy, creamy and packed with hearty comfort. —Rachael Cushing, Portland, Oregon

    Ranch-Style Baked Lentils

    The Palouse area of northern Idaho and eastern Washington is known as the "Dried Pea and Lentil Capital of the...


    Western Beans

    I've made these zesty beans many times for picnics and potlucks—they're hearty and zippy with chili pepper and the extra...


    Lentil Stew

    Make dinner easy by having this lentil stew simmering on the stove. It's satisfying whether you serve it as a...


    Sausage and Lentil Soup

    Spicy sausage and chicken broth flavor the milder lentils and beans in this sausage and lentil soup recipe. Tomatoes and...


    Sweet Potato Lentil Stew

    You'll want to make enough for second helpings of this aromatic and zesty Sweet Potato Lentil Soup that will satisfy your comfort...


    Italian-Style Lentil Soup

    A nutritious, inexpensive source of protein, lentils are low-fat, lens-shaped seeds that are delicious in salads, sides and soups, like...